On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Feb 12, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Sometimes, police locate a suspect in a murder case in a matter of days or even hours. Other times, they face more challenging cases, and months or years can pass before a suspect is identified. The latter is true of a Nebraska murder case that happened in 2013 and...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Feb 6, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Many Nebraska residents may wonder how some people encounter one experience with the law after another, especially when the person is still in his or her teen years. However, sadly, some young people seem to fail to learn from their mistakes and instead become...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Jan 22, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Sometimes, friends get together and conjure a plan to make some money quickly and easily. However, if the plan involves illegal activity, most often the participants end up in serious trouble with the law. Such was the case when a Nebraska store robbery led to...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Dec 26, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Relationships can be complicated. Sometimes, no matter how much two people care for each other, an argument begins and escalates to the point where one person ends up unintentionally hurting the other, either emotionally or physically or both. It seems this may have...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Nov 27, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
The holiday season is a particularly stressful time for many Nebraska residents. When people who don’t always spend time together gather for an event that is often hyped by general society to be full of fun and merriment, a tense situation can sometimes arise,...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Oct 31, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
When most drivers get behind the wheel of a vehicle, they have no intention of causing an accident. However, sometimes a driver can become momentarily distracted, and what began simply as a well-intentioned act becomes a much more complicated situation. Such is the...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Oct 11, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Mother-daughter relationships can often be complicated. Even pairs who love each other may not always agree on all matters. Despite experiencing discord, violence is relatively rare. However, prosecutors in Nebraska have charged a woman with attempted murder, claiming...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Sep 24, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
When a person is accused of a crime, there are often many different decisions to make. For many people, one of the most important choices related to criminal charges is whether to fight the charges in court or accept a plea deal, if offered. For example, a man...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Sep 12, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
When facing the news of the unexpected loss of a loved one, a person might react irrationally. This fact — including that someone may react physically after learning of the death of their partner — is likely not a surprise to most people. However, a man in...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Sep 2, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
When a crime occurs, there is an understandable need to provide answers to both community members and victims. Often, this desire for answers may force law enforcement officials to make hasty decisions not fully supported by evidence. As such, people facing charges in...
